Harvey Joe Bailey, 85, killed in collision with commercial truck on U.S. 70 near Pearcy, Arkansas

Arkansas State Police say the unloaded 1996 Freightliner was headed east on the highway when a vehicle ahead of it slowed and it "abruptly braked." That sent the truck into a skid, and it traveled into the westbound lanes, the report said.

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Take these important steps after a truck accident in Pearcy

As the trucking industry grows in Pearcy, more and more truck accidents are happening.

Commercial trucks are common on the roads, and their size, weight, and many blind spots pose significant dangers to other drivers. And when a truck accident occurs, victims often suffer serious, debilitating injuries that require long­-term medical care. Fatality truck crashes are common.

An experienced Pearcy truck accident lawyer is needed, to manage an insurance claim and hire experts such as engineers and accident scene investigators who preserve and document evidence.